Careers & Opportunities
Careers
Graduates of the Middle Grades Education MEd program typically pursue middle grades teaching positions in grades 4 through 8. Others move into education-related positions in other types of organizations.
Temple Teacher Residency Program
If you are interested in gaining certification, you can explore the Temple Teacher Residency program.
This is an innovative urban STEM teacher education program that provides simultaneous school-based teaching experience and graduate education to individuals who are committed to becoming science and math teachers in Philadelphia’s high-needs middle schools. Through this accelerated one-year master’s program, you’ll receive financial support while teaching collaboratively with an experienced mentor for a full academic year in a middle school classroom in an urban public school.
Outcomes
Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for this degee/program may include the following examples.
| Career | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | |
| Middle School Teachers | |
| Secondary School Teachers | |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School | |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of August 12, 2025.